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ASRS Pilot Reports Relay ADS-B Pros and Cons

With more aircraft equipped with ADS-B, the Aviation Safety Reporting System is receiving more pilot comments on how ADS-B is helping to avoid collisions.

Avionics

November 25, 2019

FAA Completes Runway Warning System at 20 Airports

The Runway Status Lights alerts pilots and vehicle operators about potential runway conflicts.

Safety

November 25, 2019

AINsight: Just Culture—Are We There Yet?

Retribution against pilots for an honest mistake holds the potential to interfere with the prevention of future aviation incidents or accidents.

Accidents

November 22, 2019

Canada Aims to 'Raise the Bar' on Air-taxi Safety

The TSB issued four recommendations and reiterated 22 others after an air taxi study revealed a lack of a downward trend in the number of fatal accidents.

Safety

November 21, 2019

EASA Pushing for Recorders on Small Helicopters

EASA is recommending that all Part 27 helicopters receive flight recorders to benefit the industry's overall safety.

Regulations and Government

November 21, 2019

AviationManuals Introduces SAFA Compliance Binder

Aviation Manuals is now offering a binder to help operators ensure they are prepared for anything that might be examined in a SAFA ramp check.

Regulations and Government

November 21, 2019

Air BP Begins Rolling out Fueling-safety Digital Platform in Middle East

Air BP is now acquiring the hardware and software needed to roll out its Airfield Automation platform at its Middle East and Northern Africa locations.

Fuel

November 17, 2019

Business Aviation Movements up 2.1pc in Morocco in 2018

MEBAA's Alnaqbi issues call for new blood to enter the bizav industry

Charter & Fractional

November 17, 2019

Boeing Focused on Max’s Safe Return to Service

Looking ahead, Boeing sees opportunities for commercial and military aircraft sales and aftermarket services in the Middle East.

Aircraft

November 17, 2019

Dubai's World Aviation Safety Summit Set for December

Organizers of the Dubai safety summit expect to hear advice on the impact of big data and digitalization on safety processes.

Safety

November 15, 2019

EASA Proposes Tighter Flight, Cockpit Recorder Measures

EASA's proposed new CVR and FDR mandates call for an alternate power source and improved audio recordings.

Accidents

November 15, 2019

GlobalJet Execs: Positive Work Culture Boosts Safety

The leadership of business aviation maintenance training provider GlobalJet Services say it's time to focus on "soft skills."

Safety

November 14, 2019

NATA Issues Recommendations in Hangar Foam Fight

With the revision for the National Fire Protection Assocation's standard on aircraft hangars coming up NATA is urging policymakers to dump the foam.

FBOs

November 14, 2019

Safety Standdown Draws Visitors from 25 Countries

More than 500 attended Bombardier's Safety Standdown in Fort Worth, Texas, while at least 1,500 tuned in online.

Safety

November 14, 2019

FAA Sees Trust Growing with Compliance Program

With the compliance program in its fifth year, voluntary reports are increasing providing evident of a growing trust and transparency, FAA official says.

Safety

November 13, 2019

In Face of Growing Autonomy, Pilots Remain Key

While there are limited applications of automation technology, “we still are the most important component in this whole equation," safety expert says.

Safety

November 13, 2019